The Singapore F1 Grand Prix Provides RTL And Sky With Strong Ratings

UPDATE TF1's broadcast of the Singapore Grand Prix "largely seduced the public" with 2.9 million viewers and a 21% market share for individuals four years and older. The numbers indicate an increase of 300,000 viewers from last year's event, and also registered "great results amongst the male audience, with a 32% share." LEBLOGTVNEWS.com

09/24/12 The Singapore F1 Grand Prix, the year's only night race, "obtained high ratings" for both free-to-air TV channel RTL and pay-TV channel Sky in Germany, according to Manuel Weis of QUOTENMETR.de. RTL's broadcast of Sunday's two-hour race "was watched by a very strong" 5.19 million viewers. The peak audience came at 4pm CEST, "as almost 5.7 million people watched Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel cross the finish line." Overall, RTL's race coverage obtained a 33.3% market share and a 29.9% share in the marketing relevant target age group 14-49. In addition, 370,000 people watched pay-TV channel Sky's broadcast of the race, which translates into a 2.4% share. QUOTENMETER.de